Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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